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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1929

Page

5

Lindbergh Aids Search for Lost Maya Cities by Air

Charles A. Lindbergh plans an aerial expedition with Dr. Oliver Ricketson of the Carnegie Institute in early October. A three day flight from Belize over the Yucatan will seek long forgotten Maya cities and mapping to guide ground exploration. Pan American Airways sponsors the project, offering air photographs and potential discovery of ancient highways.

Chester L. Shaw New York Charles A. Lindbergh Oliver Ricketeon Carnegie Institution Colonel Lindbergh Beliz British Honduras Yucatan Peninsula Central American Lindbergh Ricketson England Latin America New Mexico Carnegie Institute of Washington c Pan-American Airways, Inc Aviation c Charles A. Pavergh Central America Chichen-Itza, C Uxmal

Extra Blanket Brings Comfort Amid Sudden Cold Night

A Toledo Blade note remarks that adding an extra blanket provides greater comfort when a night turns unexpectedly cold. The line emphasizes simple domestic coziness as a reliable response to chilly conditions.

Toledo Blade

Kentucky Governor On Trial Over Textbook Fees

Gov. Clem D. Sampson becomes the first Kentucky governor indicted while in office with seven of his textbook commission appointees and publishing firms charged with accepting many textbooks. The case ties to a 1927 plan for state funded uniform texts and a luxury tax bill proposed for next January.

Associated Press Frankfort Clem D. Sampson Kentucky Sampson General Assembly Grand Jury Franklin Circuit Court State Textbook Commission Lampson William J. Fields W. C. Bell Brough Fielde

All Things Compared in Seasonal Ailments

A terse line notes preferences between seasons with cold in September favored over hay fever in August. The quotation suggests a comparative view on seasonal discomfort without context or attribution.

Boston Tran‘script

New York Hafiks Missing Thanks To Mr Waggoner

A Detroit News reader notes that the New York hafiks have not expressed gratitude to Mr Waggoner for a substantial ride. The comment reflects local sentiment on courtesy in public transport or events.

New York Hafiks Mr. Waggoner Detroit Newe

Kidnapped Boy Still Missing From Detroit Home

Jackie Thompson five years old remains missing after a Monday kidnapping in Detroit. Police press on with three suspects arrested and a seized automobile bearing New Jersey plates. Thompson reportedly spoke with the captors but won’t discuss the case with officers.

Detroit Associated Press Jackie Thompson Henry S. Thompson Thompson New Jersey

The Luxury Husband Encounter Aboard Ship

Barbara Landon reunites with Ray Lowther after years apart aboard a Mediterranean cruise. Ray confesses he vanished to shield Barbara from his disgrace and financial ruin. She fights to marry him despite his poverty and profession as a struggling jazz composer. He rebuffs her offer, citing lack of means.

Barbara Landon Ray Lowther Barbara Ray Joara Henderson Rayan

Barbara and Ray Face Pride and Desire at Sea

Barbara confronts Ray Lowther aboard a ship over pride and love. He resists and she vows to win him by marriage, hoping to revive the old Barbara within her and fix their broken past. She storms the deck and threatens to ensure no other man will want her.

Ray Jass Barbara Barbera Ray Lowther New Haven

Local child and sibling missing after drive from home

A fragment recalls a child resembling Mrs. Thompson and her eight year old brother Ing driving away from their home Monday along with Henry Jr. An unclear report notes a missing person scenario and potential witness description.

State highway work praised in Virginia annual report

Virginia’s State Highway Commission released a record year ending June 30 with 600 miles of roads in first class condition. 314 miles opened new, 206 hard surfaced, 77 grave and soil, 31 graded and drained. total miles improved reach 600. Overhead was 5 percent. expenditures near 9.2 million dollars with substantial maintenance funds. The convict road force averaged about 2,000, now 3,200. more landing fields and road protections cited.

Richmond State Highway Commission Harry F. Byrd Virginia Enry G. Whirley Fugures Repo Aknese

Gale Sweeps North Along Seaboard With Levee Repairs

The gale continues its sweep north along the Seaboard with telephone and telegraphic service resuming after minor interruptions. A weak spot in a 1 mile levee north of the city becomes the focus of feverish activity as more than 100 men work to shore up defenses.

Seaboard Fage

Mr and Mrs Shewbridge Visit From Clearbrook

Mr and Mrs O W Shewbridge of Clearbrook were in town yesterday for shopping.

8. W. Shewbridge Clearbrook

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